Samsung NX200 vs Sony A7S II

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A7S II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was announced 4 years prior to the A7S II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX200 grades versus the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX200 features external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX200 versus Sony A7S II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX200 versus the A7S II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A7S II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and A7S II.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX200 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX200 will offer more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older NX200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.